✦ Founder
Chōjun Miyagi
also known as Chojun Miyagi
First named Okinawan karate style (1930); hard/soft balance; Mr. Miyagi inspiration
📍 Okinawa/Japan⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Apr 25, 1888 – Oct 8, 1953
Gōjū-ryū KarateNaha-te (Higaonna)Chinese MA
Affiliated ·IOGKFJundokanMeibukan
Born Naha, Okinawa. Studied in China. Named Gōjū-ryū 1930.
✦ Founded
Gōjū-ryū Karate
Notable Achievements
Founder of Gōjū-ryū Karate (1930); First to officially name an Okinawan karate style; Studied martial arts in Fuzhou, China
Documented Students
Miyazato, Yagi, Toguchi, Yamaguchi
